Proving the Resurrection never happened...

The book takes us back to the last week before Jesus died.^M

Interesting, Insightful, Not Terribly Honest

I like Crossan and have used Borg in the college theology course I've taught. Their collaboration here is welcome for its unique depiction and explication of the Gospel of Mark's account of Jesus last week before his crucifixion. The Palm Sunday procession on a donkey as a protest march against the Empire's triumphal and intimidating march into Jerusalem at the same time is scriptural interpretation at a compelling level.^M

New Perspectives, New Insights in to the Old, Old Story

At first glance, and through much of the first third or so of the book, it appears as if this is a book for the learned and scholarly, much too "academic" for the casual reader seeking a new perspective or new insights....then, as Thursday approaches, the book "takes off," telling once again, the " Old, Old Story" with new insight and different perspectives, all of them reverent and respectful---respectful of those who want to take the Bible literally, but also respectful---and reassuring and challenging--to those who want to see and beleive the Bible in a different manner. Good book, well worth the read...Especially meaningful when read during Holy Week, one day at a time. A good addition to the Easter Literature and Perspective. Good addition.